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The Hospitality of Need: How Depending on One Another Helps Us Heal and Grow Together
by Kevan Chandler Tommy SheltonHeal, mature, and grow together.Too often, our needs are perceived—by ourselves and others—as either burdens to shamefully hide, or idols before which everything else must bow. The Hospitality of Need provides a biblical framework for readers to see their needs as opportunities for deeper, truer community and relationships. Through engaging real-life stories, Kevan Chandler and Tommy Shelton share what can happen when we invite others into our lives—hardships and all. Ultimately, this is a book about friendship . . . the kind that God has called us to live in . . . friendship that goes deep and flourishes, not in spite of our needs but actually through them. This book is for both caregivers and care receivers. It&’s for the wider Christian community that wants to grow in awareness of the needs around them. With the right heart and approach, we can—and must—follow Jesus&’ beautiful call to care for one another. The Hospitality of Need shows us how. Join Kevan and Tommy&’s invitation into a journey that will foster healing, growth, and deeper Christian fellowship.
Stress Less: 9 Habits from the Bible and Brain Science to Build Resilience and Reduce Anxiety • Biblically Sound • Research Informed
by Charles StoneWe&’re living in a stressed-out world. According to a poll from the American Psychological Association more than a quarter of U.S. adults say they&’re so stressed they can&’t function. But it&’s not just adults. Teenagers and children are also experiencing the negative effects of stress. Blending brain science, biblical truth, and best practices, Stress Less provides hope and healing. From his PhD research, pastor Charles Stone presents nine actionable insights for those battling stress or who have friends or family with fear and anxiety. Stone writes about biblical characters who successfully and unsuccessfully navigated stress and shares how he&’s responded to the stresses in his life, including a cancer diagnoses, heart issue, pre-diabetes diagnosis, and depression.Stone answers the questions: What is stress?What does stress do to the body and brain?How do we build resistance to stress? He shows how changes in thinking, feeling, sleep, spiritual practices, and relationships can help us thrive through life&’s stresses. Readers learn how gratitude and soaking your soul in Jesus can cultivate a life of greater well-being and joy. While we can&’t eliminate the stressors of life, we can learn to navigate them with courage and grace. This timely resource is a practical guide for anyone who feels the creep of stress, who desires freedom and peace, and who wants to Stress Less.
The Elite Seat: Elita Brown Book #3
by Heather HollemanBook 3 in the Elita Brown series.Spring arrives in Pennsylvania and Elita Brown suddenly finds herself seated at the table of popularity. She wins a leadership award that also wins the admiration and attention of others—including the new popular boy in school. But when her best friend posts a video about Elita that goes viral, Elita realizes not every table fits her personality—or God's plan for her. Torn between joining the world of popularity or the world of hummingbird nests and fox dens, Elita pulls away from the Nature Club she loves. But negative comments about her appearance and the pressures of feeling famous leave Elita questioning her choices.Elita must decide what matters most of all. How will she get back to the table where she belongs? Can she ever forgive or reconcile with her friend? Will the friend she&’s been ignoring all spring accept her apology? With the help of trusted people in her life, Elita learns to look at her seat from the perspective of God&’s riches in mercy and kindness.Readers of The Elite Seat discover how to persevere amidst the unique temptations of middle school popularity and the problem of self-consciousness; they learn God's plan to live a life of forgiveness, authenticity, and service to others—even when 7th grade survival feels beyond possible.
Killing Sin: Conquer the One Thing That Is Defeating You
by Karl ClausonKill what&’s killing you.Every fiber of you aches to distance yourself from something holding you back—that one thing that is killing you. Pastor Karl Clauson understands.How can we take hold of God&’s promises and walk in freedom—not just for a day or a week but a sustained, lasting victory? In Killing Sin, Karl is honest about his own personal battles and draws from his decades of experience helping people conquer sin to show us the pathway to freedom.Sin separates us from God, what Jesus saves us from, and what the Holy Spirit gives us power to overcome. Karl presents behavioral habits that hold you back, an understanding of how change happens, and strategies for winning wars grounded in Scripture. No longer do you need to hide or suffer alone. Killing Sin shows you how to successfully fight temptation and overcome the sin in your life.
Your New Life with Adult Children: A Practical Guide to What Helps, What Hurts, and What Heals
by Gary Chapman Ross CampbellLoving Your Adult Children Without Losing Your Mind (Or Your Heart, Or All Your Money, Or Your Soul)Your kids will always be your kids. The trick is figuring out how to adapt to the new phases in that parent-child relationship. No question, it can be tricky. And if you fail to navigate that transition well, the result will be stress, alienation, and maybe a broken relationship.But it doesn&’t have to be that way. In Your New Life with Adult Children, Dr. Gary Chapman—author of the worldwide bestseller The 5 Love Languages®—teams up with clinical psychiatrist Dr. Ross Campbell to provide the insights you need when your child moves into adulthood. You&’ll find help for those moments when:Your adult child isn&’t succeedingYour nest isn&’t emptyingYour child moves back homeYou have conflict over lifestyle issuesYou become an in-law or grandparentAnd much more . . .The book includes brief sidebars from parents of adult children, as well as stories from adult children who relate what works best for them. An online study guide is also available.Stop wondering how to connect with your adult child. Instead, learn to love them in the ways they so desperately want.
Forever Welcomed: A Study on God's Impartial Love for All
by Oghosa IyamuA powerful antidote to a plague that divides.Our world loves power and status . . . wealth and beauty . . . the influencers. But God does not resemble us in giving special preference to those in elite roles or coveted positions. He is not influenced by the influencers. His love is impartial.Forever Welcomed, a six-week Bible study, traces the rich tapestry of God's impartial love throughout the Bible—a love grounded in His character, not our abilities or status. From the Garden of Eden to the Garden of Eternity, the pages of the Bible trace an unwavering truth—God's love is offered freely to all who would receive it. His boundless mercy is a radiant contrast to a world darkened by social, economic, cultural, racial, and political partiality.Intent on helping readers remove the shame and fear often associated with partiality, esteemed Bible teacher Oghosa Iyamu equips us with a trustworthy, thought-provoking, biblically based resource. More than just a study, this is an invitation to live with impartial love—to embrace and reflect God's vision and heart for life in His eternal kingdom, where all who come are forever welcomed.
Known and Loved: Experiencing the Affection of God in Psalm 139
by Glenna MarshallFearfully and wonderfully made—some truths transform us, body and soul.We hear that God is love and that He loves us, but what does that mean? And can this truth sink into our hearts in such a way that we are changed?In Known and Loved, Glenna Marshall reflects on Psalm 139, exploring the transformational truth that we are fully known and loved by the Triune God of the universe. This book, overflowing with truth and encouragement, combats the myths and lies that we are unlovable, alone, or unseen. God sets His love on us in spite of our failings and even when we feel unlovable.The psalmist tips our chins to fix our gaze on God who doesn&’t hold back His affections. Taking readers verse by verse Glenna shows how you are … known to the core, known body and soul, known in the dark and in your suffering, known when you want to run or give up, known in your fears and when you feel alone.We can be certain of God&’s steadfast love. Immerse yourself in Psalm 139—a transformational journey into the heart of God for you.
Ben Washington Is the Odd Man Out (The Ben Washington Series)
by Jasmine MullenWhen friend planets collide, will Ben feel on top of the world or alone in the universe?Life in Ben Washington&’s new town and school is pretty great. But he couldn&’t be more ready for Spring Break. And the most epic news? His best friend is visiting from Atlanta. Ben can hardly wait for his longtime buddy Zion to meet his new best friend, Kenny. But he&’s also nervous. They are so different. Will Ben&’s break be ruined when his two friends clash? Or will he build too good of a bridge and find that he&’s the Odd Man Out? Read this laughable story of friendship and forgiveness to find out!
The Angel Orphan: Charlotte Mason Finds Her Way Home - Tales of Boldness and Faith - Book 1
by Leah BodenWho is Charlotte Mason?The Angel Orphan tells the true and inspiring story of the courageous young girl who changed the face of education in the United Kingdom and beyond. In this fictionalized biography, author Leah Boden brings to life the story of the intelligent young girl who grew to be an author and champion of education. Charlotte Marie Shaw Mason was born in Wales and raised as an only child in the north of England. Her family struggled, but she became a self-directed learner. Orphaned as a teenager, Charlotte had a lifelong struggle with illness. Yet Charlotte persevered. She became a faithful, thoughtful female leader in the late 1800s. The Angel Orphan is a delightful tale of hope, the joy of learning, and strength of character. Each chapter allows Charlotte Mason&’s story to unfold, sharing a reflective lesson from her life for children, and takes the reader on an insightful journey through the UK.
Unhurried: An Invitation to Slow Down, Create Margin, and Surrender Control to God
by Samantha DeckerExperience the joy of slowing down, creating margin, and surrendering control to God.Samantha Decker lived a hurried life. Swimming in chaos with a never-ending to-do list, she experienced the fatigue and desperation of rushing from one thing to another. But, amidst her chaos and fruitless efforts to do and be everything, the Lord gently met her. He invited her to slow down and experience His created design for rest.In Unhurried, we will explore our busy, hurried lives and discover how we can experience the joy of slowing down. We will learn more about margin—what is it, how did Jesus create it, and how can we follow Him? Through the Lord&’s guidance and grace, Samantha also shows us how to make time for eternal realities.Are your days marked by busyness, striving, and planning?Does rest feel unattainable?Do you regularly describe yourself as &“busy&”?This book is an invitation to rest, create space, and join God in the work He&’s doing.This is the story of a God who knows how to rest. A God who has everything under control. A God who gave His only Son to save us from our sins and the bondage they bring. In Christ, there is freedom from striving, busyness, and hurry. Are you ready to take off these weights and follow Jesus?
Drive Through the Bible: A 30-Day Journey (Ten Keys Unlocking the Bible)
by Colin S SmithAn epic, unforgettable road trip.The Old Testament. The New Testament. Proverbs and Psalms. Sometimes it&’s hard to know where to start. When traveling, we rely heavily on maps and navigation systems to take us through the countryside and to our destination. Drive Through the Bible is a 30-session guided tour that explores the beautiful and treacherous landscape of the entire Bible story.With the pastoral guidance of Colin Smith, this book brings you into the valleys of the Old Testament, the peaks of the glory of Jesus, and the ups and downs of the Christian life. This journey spans thousands of years, but its simple, guided approach makes it feel like a quick drive up the road.
A Teen's Guide to Conflict: How to Deal with Drama, Manage Anger, and Make Things Right
by Gary ChapmanPerennial New York Times bestseller and trusted voice Dr. Gary Chapman teams up with Dr. Jennifer Thomas to share relational survival skills for every teen.Relationships matter. But they&’re also hard. Conflict is a reality in life that can lead to isolation, anger, and broken relationships. With the proper tools, however, teenagers can learn to respond to conflict and experience meaningful community. They don&’t have to be controlled by their frustrations. Instead, they can manage and even reverse the effects of anger. A Teen&’s Guide to Conflict—a natural complement to the bestselling, A Teen&’s Guide to the 5 Love Languages®—helps teenagers tame the powerful emotion of anger, apologize (and receive apologies) in ways that actually work, and handle difficult or damaged relationships. Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas&’ new book with Paige Haley Drygas answers questions like: What&’s the difference between good and bad anger? How can my anger accomplish positive change? What if I&’m angry with myself? Are there different ways to manage conflict—friends and family vs. people online? When do I make things right, and when should I set boundaries? Why do some apologies fall flat? Readers discover a straightforward overview of the 5 apology languages, two assessment instruments, practical examples, and tips for real life situations. Teens&’ relationships matter. The principles they learn in this book will equip them for relationships that thrive now and in the future.
I Choose Joy: Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life
by Chip IngramJoy—our lifeline and strength through life&’s suffering.C.S. Lewis said, "Joy is the serious business of Heaven.&” Too often, however, joy is missing from our lives. When we look to Scripture, we see examples of early Christians thriving even amid hardship and persecution. How do we recapture that deep and stubborn joy? Pastor and author Chip Ingram takes us to God&’s Word, helping us shift away from self-centered happiness and toward lasting joy found in God&’s goodness. &“Choosing joy in the midst of difficulties goes against all our instincts. When you look at life through the lens of your circumstances, what happens? You&’re happy when circumstances are good and sad or angry when they aren&’t, right? But if you look at your circumstances through the lens of God&’s goodness—his power and promises—that&’s a higher perspective. You can experience joy because you know a good God is going to take even the worst and most difficult things in life and use them for your good. Living above our circumstances occurs when our perspective interprets our circumstances rather than our circumstances determining our perspective.&”You cannot choose your life&’s circumstances, but you can choose how to respond. Join esteemed Bible teacher, Chip Ingram, on this journey to restore the essential Christian virtue of JOY!
UnTriggered: 60 Days of Transformation for Moms Who Struggle with Anger
by Amber LiaAmber Lia&’s deepest desire was to be a good mom. But frustrations and anger often undermined her mothering. She was overwhelmed and recurringly triggered. Along with anger, she felt shame and discouragement.But she was not alone. When she agreed to start an online group for moms with similar parenting triggers, she quickly discovered that thousands of moms felt just like her. Thank God He is able to restore weary hearts.In UnTriggered, Amber shares encouragement for every mom longing for freedom from anger and the self-condemnation that often accompanies it. This sixty-day devotional touches on heart issues like releasing comparison with other moms, becoming a results-free mom, resisting comparison of children, gaining confidence in listening to the Holy Spirit, embracing the gift of motherhood, and more. Packed with spiritual encouragement, UnTriggered also includes easy &“put it into practice&” steps.Your heavenly Father parents you with tenderness and patience. We can grow to be like Him. Join Amber Lia in this daily journey of releasing your anger and becoming a gentle, biblical parent. You can experience transformation and become untriggered.
From Peoples into Nations: A History of Eastern Europe
by John ConnellyA sweeping narrative history of Eastern Europe from the late eighteenth century to todayIn the 1780s, the Habsburg monarch Joseph II decreed that henceforth German would be the language of his realm. His intention was to forge a unified state from his vast and disparate possessions, but his action had the opposite effect, catalyzing the emergence of competing nationalisms among his Hungarian, Czech, and other subjects, who feared that their languages and cultures would be lost. In this sweeping narrative history of Eastern Europe since the late eighteenth century, John Connelly connects the stories of the region's diverse peoples, telling how, at a profound level, they have a shared understanding of the past.An ancient history of invasion and migration made the region into a cultural landscape of extraordinary variety, a patchwork in which Slovaks, Bosnians, and countless others live shoulder to shoulder and where calls for national autonomy often have had bloody effects among the interwoven ethnicities. Connelly traces the rise of nationalism in Polish, Austro-Hungarian, and Ottoman lands; the creation of new states after the First World War and their later absorption by the Nazi Reich and the Soviet Bloc; the reemergence of democracy and separatist movements after the collapse of communism; and the recent surge of populist politics throughout the region.Because of this common experience of upheaval, East Europeans are people with an acute feeling for the precariousness of history: they know that nations are not eternal, but come and go; sometimes they disappear. From Peoples into Nations tells their story.
The Cambridge Urban History of Europe: Volume 3, Modern and Contemporary Europe (The Cambridge Urban History of Europe)
by Maarten Prak Gábor Sonkoly Dorothee BrantzVolume III uncovers the radical transformations of European cities from 1850 until the twenty-first century. The volume explores how modern developments in urban environments, socio-cultural dynamics, the relation between work and leisure, and governance have transformed urban life. It highlights these complex processes across different regions, showcasing the latest scholarship and current challenges in the field. The first half provides an overview on the urban development of European regions in the West, North, Centre, East-South-East, and South, and the interconnectedness of European urbanism with the Americas and Africa. The second half explores major themes in European urban history, from the conceptualisation of cities, their built fabric and environment, and the continuities, rhythms, and changes in their social, political, economic, and cultural histories. Using transborder, transregional, and transdisciplinary approaches to discern traits that characterise modern and contemporary European urbanism, the volume invites readers to reconsider major paradigms of European urban history.
States of Transition: From Governing the Environment to Transforming Society
by Peter NewellStates of Transition takes a deep dive into the multiple roles states are playing in supporting transitions to a more sustainable world and where there is scope for their transformation. Going beyond unhelpful binaries - which cast the state as the central problem or the all-encompassing solution to ecological and social crises - it explores diverse current state practice across key domains: military, democracy, welfare, entrepreneurial, industrial, and foreign policy. It builds on theoretical resources from a range of disciplines, as befits the challenge of making sense of these diverse aspects of state power. It moves beyond existing analysis of the 'environmental state' to explore scope for a 'transition state' to emerge, capable of corralling and transforming all aspects of state power behind the goal of responding to the existential threat of planetary collapse. The book will be invaluable to students, academics, and practitioners concerned with environmental policy and sustainability.
Innovation versus Financialization in the US Pharmaceutical Industry (Elements in Corporate Governance)
by William Lazonick Öner TulumMandated by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the US government is negotiating with pharmaceutical companies over the 'maximum fair price' of ten drugs widely used by Medicare patients. The pharmaceutical companies contend that a 'fair' price is a 'value-based price' that enables their shareholders to capture the value the drug creates for society and warn that lowering drug prices will reduce investments in new drugs. This Element responds to these arguments by showing that pharmaceutical companies (a) should have their drug prices regulated, given scale economies in supplying drugs and price inelasticity of drug demand; (b) use their profits from unregulated drug prices to distribute cash dividends and stock buybacks to shareholders; (c) do not typically rely upon investment by shareholders to fund drug innovation; and (d) benefit from 'collective and cumulative learning' in foundational and translational research that is antecedent and external to their investments in clinical research.
The Philosophy of the Bhagavad-Gita
by Ithamar TheodorThe Bhagavad Gita is a world classic often considered to be not just the 'Hindu Bible' but sometimes the 'Indian Bible' as well. Over the last two centuries, it has attracted much scholarly attention from Indologists. Ithamar Theodor's bold and revisionist monograph aspires to further develop their scholarship by treating the Gita as a discrete philosophy and by offering a systematic survey of its main topics and doctrines, in so doing emphasising their philosophical potential. A major innovation here is the articulation of the Gita's structure extracted from Vedantic and Yogic pattens of thought, presented in a modern fashion. This centres on the Gita's Vedantic concept of hierarchical reality and its Yogic concept of a ladder. Beyond its overarching philosophical and holistic approach to the Bhagavad Gita, the book addresses major themes such as dharma, rebirth, Yoga and Sankhya, bhakti, the Upanishadic nature of the text, and concepts of divinity.
The Cambridge Urban History of Europe: Volume 1, Ancient Europe (The Cambridge Urban History of Europe)
by Davies, Penelope J. E. Christina G. WilliamsonVolume I offers a broad perspective on urban culture in the ancient European world. It begins with chronological overviews which paint in broad brushstrokes a picture that serves as a frame for the thematic chapters in the rest of the volume. Positioning ancient Europe within its wider context, it touches on Asia and Africa as regions that informed and were later influenced by urban development in Europe, with particular emphasis on the Mediterranean basin. Topics range from formal characteristics (including public space), water provision, waste disposal, urban maintenance, spaces for the dead, and border spaces; to ways of thinking about, visualising, and remembering cities in antiquity; to conflict within and between cities, economics, mobility and globalisation, intersectional urban experiences, slavery, political participation, and religion.
Nezhat's Textbook of Minimally Invasive Surgery: Including Hysteroscopy, Vaginoscopy and Robotic-Assisted Procedures
by Ceana Nezhat Camran R. Nezhat Nisha Lakhi Farr R. Nezhat Azadeh NezhatThe practice of surgery has been revolutionized since the introduction of video-assisted endoscopy. Minimally invasive procedures are now available for almost all severe gynecologic diseases and conditions and innovations such as the use of video-assisted and robotic-assisted hysteroscopy and vaginoscopy make this one of the most dynamic and technically demanding specialties. The new edition of this authoritative textbook covers the full spectrum of laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures used in gynecologic surgery. Containing descriptions of new techniques such as fetoscopic surgery and practical advice on how to set up the operating theater, the avoidance and management of complications will be stressed throughout. Over 700 high-quality images and accompanying videos are included in the book, illustrating the concepts covered and helping readers incorporate information.
Laws for a Nation and Laws for Transnational Commerce (The Hamlyn Lectures)
by John ThomasIn the 75th Hamlyn Lectures, former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales Lord Thomas examines Welsh law and the law used for transnational commerce to assess what laws are best national in their application and which are best transnational. He first argues that Wales as a nation should be able to make its own laws on the basis of clear principles and sets out possible solutions to the issues raised by the devolution of law-making powers in 1999. He then explains the success of English commercial law in attaining transnational use and examines the emergence of transnational law from the late nineteenth century. At a time of unprecedented change and competition, his analysis of the present position of the use of English law for transnational commerce and the challenges it faces provides the essential context for a series of practical options for its continued use in the future.
Moral Autopsy: Truths, Secrets, and the Judicial Afterlives of Communist Secret Service Archives (Cambridge Studies in Law and Society)
by Saygun GökarıkselWhile communism was proclaimed dead in Eastern Europe around 1989, archives of communist secret services lived on. They became the site of judicial and moral examination of lives, suspicions of treason or 'collaboration' with the criminalized communist regime, and contending notions of democracy, truth, and justice. Through close study of court trials, biographies, media, films, and plays concerning judges, academics, journalists, and artists who were accused of being communist spies in Poland, this critical ethnography develops the notion of moral autopsy to interrogate the fundamental problems underlying global transitional justice, especially, the binary of authoritarianism and liberalism and the redemptive notions of transparency and truth-telling. It invites us to think beyond Eurocentric teleology of transition, capitalist nation-state epistemology and prerogatives of security and property, and the judicialized and moralized understanding of history and politics.
The Roman Empire and World History (Key Themes in Ancient History)
by Peter Fibiger BangHow do we fit the Roman Empire into world history? Too often the empire has simply been conceived of in terms of the West. But Rome was too big to be squeezed into a purely European model; her empire bestrode three continents. Peter Fibiger Bang develops a radical new world history framework for the Roman Empire, presenting it as part of an Afro-Eurasian arena of grand empires that dominated the shape of history before the forces of globalization and industrialization made the world centre on Europe from the eighteenth century onwards. It was a world before East and West. The book traces surprising cultural connections and societal similarities between Rome and the other vast empires of Afro-Eurasia. Whether we look at war-making, slavery, empire formation, literary culture or intercontinental trade and rebellion, Rome is best approached in its Afro-Eurasian context.
Labour Law (Law in Context)
by Hugh Collins Aileen McColgan K. D. EwingLabour Law, now in its third edition, is a well established text which offers a comprehensive and critical account of the subject by a team of prominent labour lawyers. It examines both collective labour relations and individual employment rights, including equality law, and does so while having full regard to the international labour standards as well as the implications of Brexit. Case studies and reports from government and other public agencies illuminate the text to show how the law works in practice, ensuring that students acquire not only a sophisticated knowledge of the law but also an appreciation of its purpose and the complexity of the issues which it addresses.